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Originally Posted by SuperSound
You're right. My wording was too simple. The switch over to FPC was not just as simple as dropping it in. While Ford didn't break any ground in application, they are the first domestic to build one and to build the largest displacement one is not an easy feat. However I don't think we should in awe of firsts for domestics unless it's the first time we have beat the Germans or Italians at their own game 
I think you are confusing yourself. The ZL1, GT500 and Hellcat are not purpose built track/handling cars. The Z/28 and GT350 exist in that class alone. Both use NA motors. Don't forget the GT500 and ZL1 existed before the Z/28 helped invent this new domestic segment (or the BOSS 302 LS at least). So technically GM broke the trend of FI into hi-po pony cars. Ford responded in the same vein by upping the ante. There will be a FI induction GT500 and most likely a ZL1. So nothing has changed other than Ford has built a true competitor.
Maybe you were trying to make a point about the ZO6 going FI, but to that the answer is simple...look at it's competition now. There are very few cars in that class still NA. The ones that are probably won't last another couple of years because of CAFE or they are essentially pure track toys like the Mosler cars.
I definitely agree with the last statement. Hell 5 years ago no one would think there would be a 700HP Dodge roaming the streets. This is definitely the new golden age of the pony/muscle car. |
I only wish this sub segment of pony cars took off a lot earlier. If it had after the '88-'02? 1LE's and '93 '95 & '00 Cobra R's, imagine what we'd have access to now.